myelogenic

[ mahy-uh-luh-jen-ik ]

adjective
  1. produced in the bone marrow.

Origin of myelogenic

1
First recorded in 1875–80; myelo- + -genic
  • Also my·e·log·e·nous [mahy-uh-loj-uh-nuhs]. /ˌmaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ə nəs/.

Words Nearby myelogenic

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How to use myelogenic in a sentence

  • myelogenic leukæmia presents a picture that is different in every particular.

    Histology of the Blood | Paul Ehrlich
  • How many of our physicians are in a position to distinguish between a myelogenic leukocythæmia and a lymphatic leukæmia?

    Histology of the Blood | Paul Ehrlich
  • They form a constant characteristic of myelogenic leukæmia, and in these cases generally occur in large numbers.

    Histology of the Blood | Paul Ehrlich
  • In former years the distinction between myelogenic leukæmia and simple leucocytosis offered great difficulties.

    Histology of the Blood | Paul Ehrlich
  • It has for instance happened that unskilled observers have regarded and worked up cases of lymphatic leukæmia as myelogenic.

    Histology of the Blood | Paul Ehrlich